What color is Skylight? Skylight No. 205 by Farrow & Ball is a pale, traditional blue-gray that shifts beautifully in different lighting. While it reads as a soft, silvery blue in bright spaces, its subtle green undertones emerge in shaded areas.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 205 |
| HEX Code | #c9cfcd |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 62.16 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray, Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South-facing, West-facing |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, ceilings, airy living rooms, coastal interiors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Room visualization: This pale blue-grey hue applied to bedroom walls, paired with a rattan headboard and bleached oak flooring.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft morning eastern light
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball All White
- Key Materials:White linen, rattan, sheer curtains
- Flooring:Bleached oak
- Vibe:Serene and calming
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Split concept board: A light blue-grey tone used on upper walls, accented by dark wainscoting and polished nickel plumbing fixtures.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright clear overhead skylight
- Wainscoting Color:Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
- Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
- Countertops:Carrara marble
- Architectural Style:Transitional Coastal
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Digital design test: A soft blue shade applied to the ceiling to mimic an open sky, complemented by blonde wood and handmade ceramics.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Diffused indirect ambient light
- Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Wevet
- Key Materials:Boucle, blonde wood, ceramic
- Architectural Style:Airy Modern
- Styling Pro Tips:Paint the ceiling Skylight to mimic an open sky.
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Palette concept: Pale blue walls in a breezy coastal living room, paired beautifully with slipcovered linen sofas and a jute rug.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Abundant southern sunlight
- Coordinating Colors:Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone
- Key Materials:Slipcovered linen, pale oak, jute
- Flooring:Light white oak
- Vibe:Breezy coastal
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Virtual color test: A soft blue-grey hue applied to coastal interior walls, accented by weathered driftwood furniture and brushed brass hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp bright coastal daylight
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Strong White
- Key Materials:Seagrass, weathered driftwood, soft blue glass
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed brass
- Architectural Style:Nantucket Coastal
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